Trump says his power is limited only by “my own morality” and that he “doesn’t need international law.”
Which is… an interesting standard to announce out loud.
This is the same man who slept with a porn star while his wife was home with a newborn.
Who bragged on tape about grabbing women because fame lets you.
Who was found liable by a jury for sexual abuse and then defamed the victim again for sport.
Who mocked a disabled reporter, attacked Gold Star parents, and referred to human beings as “vermin.”
Who tried to strong-arm a foreign ally into helping him win an election.
Who has openly said that if something “saves the country,” it’s not illegal.
So when he tells us the only thing standing between him and unchecked power is his morality, that’s not reassurance.
It’s more of a warning label.
Most systems of law exist precisely because “trust me, I’m a good guy” has a historically terrible track record. Civilization learned this the hard way. Repeatedly. With charts.
But sure. Let’s all just relax and hope the guy whose moral compass spins like a carnival ride is feeling especially principled today.
What could possibly go wrong?
Mike McCready 
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